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Kibbutz Erez was attacked on October 7, when Hamas terrorists entered through the community’s blue gate. The terrorists used explosives, missiles, and grenades. Members of the first response team fought […]

Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest NJ are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our community’s legends, Jacqueline “Jackie” Levine z’’l. Jackie Levine died on […]

The Jewish Women’s Foundation of New Jersey (JWF-NJ), a giving circle of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater MetroWest, has announced five new grants of $25,000 each to support urgent […]

The Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest has stood out for undertaking an ambitious effort to encourage families to enroll their children in Jewish day schools. This 15-year-old Day School Initiative of the Jewish Federation, which serves families in parts of Essex, Morris, Somerset, Sussex and Union Counties, embraces four well-regarded Jewish day schools in the Federation’s region.

Last month, the New Jersey General Assembly celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest New Jersey. To commemorate the occasion, a delegation of federation leadership attended a lunch at the Trenton War Memorial with Governor Phil Murphy and Attorney General Matt Platkin. There was a proclamation presentation on the Assembly Chamber floor.

Since September, our very own Avi Siegel, Director of Teen Initiatives, has been part of an innovative graduate program for professionals working at Jewish communal organizations across the country.